#❝aspiration.❞ — despairless.

[dutifulhope]

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  “I’ve traveled, yes. More often than not it was related to my training than for pleasure’s sake.” Not that she even relaxed easy to begin with.  “However if you mean if I have ever been abroad... then the answer is no. There’s never been a reason for me to do that.”

[dutifulhope]

🤙 Bump into my muse "Ah, sorry! Didn't see you there!" (From Aikidoheroine)

  nonverbal rp starters. | accepting (@aikidoheroine)

  Carrying precious cargo meant Peko wasn’t quick enough to dodge the bulldozer of a girl barreling right towards her. She sucks in her breath and grits her teeth as the box in her hands nearly escapes her grasp; wobbling a few steps backwards and away from the other in shock. That was a close one. 

  “P-please be more careful... unless, there is an emergency at hand?” she asks, growing serious. If someone were in trouble she felt obligated to assist them here at the academy.

  Or maybe it was nothing, and her hard work had about been almost ruined for nothing.

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🎉 he's giving her the / biggest / smooch on her cheeks ! way more noisier than it needed to be , and w e t . disgusting little rat .

  Send ’ 🎉 ’ to kiss my muse at midnight on New Years Eve. | accepting.

  Unannounced, unprepared, and unexpected. Sloppy, distracting, downright confusing. Bewildering (she’s sputtering), embarrassing (she’s flustered), utterly disgusting (warm spit on her cold cheek, noisy affection still ringing in her ears)… and yet, she cannot move or find her voice to combat any of it.

  All prior all thoughts and emotions had come to a pause once the mischievous’ little rat launched his successful sneak attack as the crowd around them roared in unison to ring in the new year as one. Peko knows better than to make a scene but her gloved hand finds his wrist nonetheless; instinct overriding the knots in her stomach. She wasn’t about to let him weasel his way away from her. 

  It didn’t matter that he was associated with her or not—he was lucky that they were surrounded. She wouldn’t be held responsible for hurting him if he surprised her in a space that she could move about freely. Perhaps he knew that already. Her death grip loosens but she does not let go, and her gaze turns back to the sky lighting up along with the celebrations.

  If there’s one thing to be thankful for it was that only strangers surrounded them. It would be her word against his if he decided to speak of it to anyone once they all regrouped.

  ... but for now, she wouldn’t think of such things.

  It was too loud to do that anymore, anyway.

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❛ You should care. ❜

  anna karenina. | accepting

  “You say that because you think of me as something more than what I actually am.” comes her dry reply. “A tool has no desire but to fulfill its master’s request. Please do not misunderstand any further… my existence is different from yours.”

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‘ Do you like the rain? ’

  rainy day. | not accepting

  “I don’t mind it...” she answers neutrally. “When it would rain during the middle of kendo practice at the old dojo, my sensei would sometimes have us stop and listen to it. I supposed she must have liked it herself.” 

  The downpour was heavier than the weather app on her phone predicted. She hoped that Fuyuhiko was alright… he always hated getting wet. Peko put her phone back (only now does it show a flash flood warning in their area) in her backpack and takes a seat beside him with her shinai in her grip. They’d have better luck waiting for it to let up than to venture out now.

  “… you normally don’t stay this late. Is everything alright?”

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❝don't talk to me until i've had my tea. thanks.❞

  simple introductions. | accepting

  She expected nothing less from the infamous Queen of Liar and she would not be dissuaded from her task. Having come prepared, Peko placed the cup of fresh royal milk tea in front of her; brewed and adjusted to her exact tastes. If there were any patterns to make of her—her need for perfection would be one of few.

  As requested (demanded, ordered, brushed aside like she was nothing more than a nuisance), she held her tongue for now and chose to instead sit across from her target. There was still time before the house match would begin, but not enough for her to leave the premises. 

  Being patient was rarely difficult. Being patient was always rewarding. Peko’s gaze set cold on Celestia’s face to let her know she was not going anywhere...

  ... that no one else would be interrupting them.

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  @ultiliar liked this for a starter.

  “Stop. Behind your back... what are you planning to do with that? It’s not meant to leave the dojo.”

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  sickness starters. || NOT ACCEPTING ( @nineheaded @remnantgang )

  “Bu-but! Bocchan, Oujo—medicine never tastes good! Please, think of your health! The two of you will recover much faster if you do.”

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  “Sonia, I couldn’t help but overhear part of your earlier conversation with Hanamura.” It was rare for them to interact and Peko couldn’t help but eavesdrop. To think she’s discover something so important while she was at it—what luck. Maybe, just maybe, this was the solution to her dilemma. 

  “How would I go about acquiring Novoselic chocolate...?”

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❛ I have no right to inquire into your feelings. They concern only your conscience. ❜

  anna karenina. | accepting

  “Thank you… that is well said.” Not only that, but it had also been the right thing to say; the tension in her jaw disappearing along with her prior train of thought. She needs to be careful. How much did he know? It would be preferable to not have to resort to parricide.

  “… I never had any intention to seek out my birth family.” Peko starts with something honest. Neutral. “I was told all that was necessary to watch for concerning my health.” 

  The only major oversight had been the chance for her to develop nearsightedness. It had been a fluke, and one she was helpless against. She can only hope that it never gets any worse…

[dutifulhope]

“You’re just a lap dog.”

  questions. | accepting

  “I’m sure you mean for that to be insulting... and it is.” Not for any reason she suspects why Celestia told her so, however. “There is only so much that animals are capable of accomplishing, and that is why I am my young master’s tool and not his pet.”